Company marks move

A new location, brand-new warehouse and an anniversary are reasons to celebrate for Coastal Interiors Flooring.

For the past five years, Mark and Erin Stride have owned the flooring company that has been operating in Powell River for 20 years. It started as a Carpet One franchise before the couple turned it into an independent flooring store.

Earlier this year, Mark and Erin, who were both born and raised in Powell River, moved their business next to Capones Cellar in Phoenix Plaza, at the intersection of Joyce Avenue and Duncan Street.

With the warehouse ready and our anniversary in September, Mark and I felt it was a good time to celebrate by inviting the public to come by this Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, says Erin. Well have some great deals, new inventory to see, and well be serving upfreehot dogs and refreshments.

Described as a boutique store, Coastal Interiors Flooring carries lines from all major manufacturers, including Kraus, Shaw, Mohawk, Stevens Omni, Beaulieu, Laurentian, Europlex, Euro Tile, Centura and Tiera-Sol. Products include hardwood, laminate, carpet, vinyl and tile.A selection of area rugs is in stock and others can be ordered to meet a customers taste and style.

To complete the various flooring options, Coastal Interiors Flooring also sells window coverings by Brite Blinds, a Vancouver company, and Shade-O-Matic.

Working talong with Mark and Erin in the family business are sales associates Stephanie Keillor and Rhonda Gendron as well as Jonathon Hurren, installation assistant.

Mark is a government-certified journeyman installer who has been in the business for 18 years. He is proud to have graduated at the top of his class during the three-year apprenticeship program through an institution in Surrey. No job is too small or too big for us, he says, residential, commercial and industrial, new or renovation projects.

Mark has done major installations for Canada Safeway, Powell River General Hospital and many others. Currently he is a full-time installer with Jonathons assistance while Erin and other staff members take on the other duties related to running a flooring store. As the owner and installer, Mark has the quality control that someone who is as particular ashe is wants, says Erin.

She says the most satisfying part of the business for her is helping peoplepick out quality products that will wear well and help beautify their home.

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Company marks move